Storing Fabric On Stained Wood
06-28-2011, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Airwick156
I would personally line the drawers with something that is acid free. Even if it meant that I had to buy some scrapbooking paper to do it. I would be afraid after time that the wood would do some type of damage to the fabric. But then again I don't know much but I do know whatever you line the drawers with should be acid free.
Good Luck and I am sure that someone will come along with something good for you. :)
Good Luck and I am sure that someone will come along with something good for you. :)
06-28-2011, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
thanks for this information
A couple years ago I attended a "Tuesday Talk" at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum, in hopes of getting some ideas on hanging the UNL Employee Quilt Show - the first one we had done. The topic for the talk was a Behind the Scenes look at rotating the displays.
Here is a few notes I took, that may give you an answer.
"Not just any items may be used as slats to hang the quilts. They used to use wood covered in Urethane, but that took 2 weeks to dry sufficiently!
Next they tried taking raw wood, and covering it. They could not use only raw wood, because wood gives off a gas that can harm the cotton textiles. So, they found a product called Marvel Seal which is a foil type product that you fuse onto the wood. In a matter of minutes they could take the wood, and have it sealed well enough to protect the fabric. Much better!"
And, not exactly on topic, but still good advice:
"He showed us a Cigar Jacket that had been used in a show. The fabric was old, and they wanted to protect it. They decided to put the jacket on a mannequin, but once they set it on the mannequin they realized it was NOT a ladie’s jacket, but was a man’s! Well their mannequin is a petite woman form, and evidently the man the jacket was made for was rather barrel chested and portly!
Jonathan wrapped some foam around the mannequin until the right shape seemed to fill out the jacket correctly. Over the foam he then wrapped some polyester so that the foam did not touch the jacket. He said that cotton muslin is also a good barrier. He said that plastic or foam should not touch cotton."
Hope this helps.
Originally Posted by grammatjr
Originally Posted by JUNEC
I am so excited about my new cabinet in my sewing room -
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-133308-1.htm
My question-- this is a beautiful HEAVY made of wood - no partical board. The drawers are dovetailed - the draw runners are made of wood on wood. It has a stain finish. Which I still have to clean with my mom's special furniture cleaner - probably have to make up a new batch - don't there is any more remaining in the garage.
My question is, if I store fabric in it (s FQ in the pull out shirt drawer) - do I need to line the drawers? If so, with what?
I thank you for any help you can give me.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-133308-1.htm
My question-- this is a beautiful HEAVY made of wood - no partical board. The drawers are dovetailed - the draw runners are made of wood on wood. It has a stain finish. Which I still have to clean with my mom's special furniture cleaner - probably have to make up a new batch - don't there is any more remaining in the garage.
My question is, if I store fabric in it (s FQ in the pull out shirt drawer) - do I need to line the drawers? If so, with what?
I thank you for any help you can give me.
Here is a few notes I took, that may give you an answer.
"Not just any items may be used as slats to hang the quilts. They used to use wood covered in Urethane, but that took 2 weeks to dry sufficiently!
Next they tried taking raw wood, and covering it. They could not use only raw wood, because wood gives off a gas that can harm the cotton textiles. So, they found a product called Marvel Seal which is a foil type product that you fuse onto the wood. In a matter of minutes they could take the wood, and have it sealed well enough to protect the fabric. Much better!"
And, not exactly on topic, but still good advice:
"He showed us a Cigar Jacket that had been used in a show. The fabric was old, and they wanted to protect it. They decided to put the jacket on a mannequin, but once they set it on the mannequin they realized it was NOT a ladie’s jacket, but was a man’s! Well their mannequin is a petite woman form, and evidently the man the jacket was made for was rather barrel chested and portly!
Jonathan wrapped some foam around the mannequin until the right shape seemed to fill out the jacket correctly. Over the foam he then wrapped some polyester so that the foam did not touch the jacket. He said that cotton muslin is also a good barrier. He said that plastic or foam should not touch cotton."
Hope this helps.
06-28-2011, 06:12 PM
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if you don't want to use acid free paper, then even old sheets/towels placed would work..just remember you even have to cover the sides! at least the wood is stained..that is better than bare wood...but really, only cedar and pine leach oils really bad..hard woods generally do not leach the acid oils that turn fabrics yellow.
06-28-2011, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
I wonder if the easiest solution is to just urethane the insides of the drawers, so you don't have to worry about any liner slipping? :D:D:D
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